Certificate III in Process Manufacturing

The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing is intended for advanced production workers who use a range of equipment and provide support functions directly related to producing products. They would undertake more advanced roles, working in accordance with the operating procedures and would apply their knowledge to anticipate problems and solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems.

This qualification is for:

production support workers - people working in manufacturing and filling the vital production support roles but who may not have the opportunity to develop competency in sufficient technical units related directly to producing products

those employees who operate across more than one category within process manufacturing or 'specialised processes' and elsewhere when required.

It is designed for use across the three process manufacturing sectors:

chemical, hydrocarbons and oil refining

plastics, rubber and cablemaking

manufactured mineral products.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licenses that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.

To be awarded the Certificate III in Process Manufacturing, competency must be achieved in twenty one (21) units of competency.

four (4) core units of competency

seventeen (17) elective units of competency, six (6) of which can be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified below.

Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.

Core units of competency

Select all four (4) units from the following list.

Unit code

Unit title

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSS402051A

Apply quality standards

MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

MSAPMSUP210A

Process and record information

Group A - Elective units

Select a minimum of five (5) units from the following list.

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

Support units

MEM03001B

Perform manual production assembly

MEM03006B

Set assembly stations

MEM11005B

Pick and process order

MEM11006B

Perform production packaging

MEM11007B

Administer inventory procedures

MEM12023A

Perform engineering measurements

MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

MEM15003B

Use improvement processes in team activities

MEM15004B

Perform inspection

MSS402002A

Sustain process improvements

MSS402020A

Apply quick changeover procedures

MSS402050A

Monitor process capability

MSS402060A

Use planning software systems in operations

MSS402080A

Undertake root cause analysis

MSAPMOHS300A

Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group

*

MSAPMPER300C

Issue work permits

*

MSAPMPER400A

Coordinate permit process

*

MSAPMSUP300A

Identify and implement opportunities to maximise production efficiencies

MSAPMSUP301A

Apply HACCP to the workplace

MSAPMSUP303A

Identify equipment faults

MSAPMSUP309A

Maintain and organise workplace records

MSAPMSUP310A

Contribute to the development of plant documentation

MSAPMSUP330A

Develop and adjust a production schedule

MSAPMSUP382A

Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace

MSAPMSUP383A

Facilitate a team

MSAPMSUP390A

Use structured problem solving tools

MSL973001A

Perform basic tests

TAEDEL301C

Provide work skill instruction

Technical units

MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

MEM09204A

Produce basic engineering detail drawings

*

MSAPMOPS363A

Organise on site work

A maximum of two (2) relevant units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available for inclusion at Certificates III or IV.

Group B - Other electives

Select a maximum of twelve (12) units from the following list.

Unit code

Unit title

Support units

LMTGN2008B

Coordinate work of team/section

MEM13003B

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

MEM16007A

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

MSS402021A

Apply Just in Time procedures

MSS402030A

Apply cost factors to work practices

MSS402040A

Apply 5S procedures

MSAPMOHS100A

Follow OHS procedures

MSAPMOHS110A

Follow emergency response procedures

MSAPMOHS205A

Control minor incidents

MSAPMOHS210A

Undertake first response to non-fire incidents

MSAPMOHS212A

Undertake first response to fire incidents

MSAPMOHS216A

Operate breathing apparatus

MSAPMOHS217A

Gas test atmospheres

MSAPMOHS220A

Provide initial First Aid response

MSAPMOPS100A

Use equipment

MSAPMOPS101A

Make measurements

MSAPMOPS102A

Perform tasks to support production

MSAPMPER200C

Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSAPMPER201A

Monitor and control work permits

MSAPMPER202A

Observe permit work

MSAPMPER205C

Enter confined space

MSAPMSUP100A

Apply workplace procedures

MSAPMSUP101A

Clean workplace or equipment

MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

MSAPMSUP106A

Work in a team

MSAPMSUP172A

Identify and minimise environmental hazards

MSAPMSUP200A

Achieve work outcomes

MSAPMSUP201A

Receive or despatch goods

MSAPMSUP204A

Pack products or materials

MSAPMSUP205A

Transfer loads

MSAPMSUP230A

Monitor process operations

MSAPMSUP240A

Undertake minor maintenance

MSAPMSUP273A

Handle goods

MSAPMSUP280A

Manage conflict at work

MSAPMSUP291A

Participate in continuous improvement

MSAPMSUP292A

Sample and test materials and product

PMBHAN103C

Shift materials safely by hand

TLID2010A

Operate a forklift

RIIRIS201B

Conduct local risk control

Technical units

FPICOT2238A

Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

MSAPMOPS200A

Operate equipment

MSAPMOPS212A

Use enterprise computers or data systems

A maximum of four (4) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where they are available for inclusion at Certificate II.

Find a course unit

Manufacturing Process Operators ensure processes in the manufacturing industry are sustained. They apply competitive manufacturing practices, such as just-in-time (JIT) systems and six sigma techniques, to process operations.

Process Support Operator

Process Support Operators transfer materials, organise logistics and materials, or lead emergency teams in the chemical and refining industry.

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Subject to the passage of legislation, VET Student Loans will commence on 1 January 2017, replacing the current VET FEE‑HELP scheme, which will cease on 31 December 2016.

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